Week 14 TEST(7th): Simplify Expressions/Distributive Prop

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.

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Evaluate the expression: Let a = 2, b = 3. What is 4a + 5b?

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29

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 5(2x - 3)

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10x - 15

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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Evaluate the expression: Let x = 6, y = 2. What is xy + 3?

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15

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What is the purpose of combining like terms?

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Combining like terms simplifies an expression by reducing the number of terms and making it easier to work with.

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: -4(3x + 2)

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-12x - 8